Dreer, who serves as Director of Psychological & Neuropsychology Clinical Research Services in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, has three main foci of research:

1. examining the role of social cognitive (e.g., problem-solving abilities) and lifestyle factors on adjustment to chronic health conditions,
2. development of health promotion and lifestyle interventions to improve health outcomes and adjustment, and
3. evaluating competency-related issues (i.e., medical decision-making, management of finances, driving.)